ELNET Report Unveils Hamas's Extensive Network Across Europe
The report identifies key operatives and organizations linked to Hamas in five European countries, urging swift action from local authorities.
- The European Leadership Network's report highlights 30 Hamas-affiliated actors in the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
- Key figures like Majed Al-Zeer, Mohammad Hannoun, and Amin Abou Rashed are identified as central operatives, with some recently sanctioned by the U.S.
- Hamas uses a network of charities and NGOs as civilian fronts to fundraise and lobby in Europe, despite being designated a terrorist organization.
- The report reveals that several organizations rebranded to evade sanctions, continuing to operate under new names while maintaining the same leadership.
- ELNET calls for European governments and financial institutions to investigate and dismantle these networks to prevent further destabilization.